Authorities searching for missing North Side man, 78

Police are searching for a 78-year-old man with diabetes who is missing from his North Side home.

Daniel Mehedinti, who lives near the intersection of West Argyle Street and North Marine Drive, has not been heard from since he left for a dental appointment in the 5400 block of North Milwaukee Avenue on Thursday.

He drives a 2003 light blue Jeep Liberty with the license place 4478228 and likes to fish along the lake front. He is described as 5'4'', 171 lbs., and is believed to be wearing a brown jacket and knit hat.